Chapter 1422 You need a king (Second update, please subscribe)
"Self-government can be established based on colonial traditions. Of course, you will participate extensively in this institution!"
Wells looked at the Excellency, his eyes full of expectation. The reason why he made this suggestion was to win their support.
If that doesn't work, he will unilaterally declare independence, but only if... His Excellency's support is needed. Only in this way can they maintain their rule after declaring independence!
Of course, he wouldn't say that now, because it involves an exchange of interests. And this also requires him to discuss with his friends. In the future "union", what position the white people will occupy and what position they will occupy need to be negotiated.
But one thing is for sure – there is a price to pay!
After Wells's words fell, Li Yi'an did not speak. He just stood quietly by the window and stared at London outside the window.
London was once the heart of the world. After the Battle of Trafalgar, the British Empire almost ruled the world - or in other words, as the world's number one power, they dominated the world order for more than 130 years.
Although the former "Empire on which the sun never sets" has declined, the legacy of the empire is so great that it took more than twenty years to just collapse...
In the process of the empire's decline, not only did groups of vultures want to bite the fat on the corpse of this giant beast, but even hyenas came forward, just like the one in front of them.
The guy in front of him is the representative of white Africans. Their fathers may have had nothing when they came to the land in Africa. They earned a lot of wealth by relying on the glory of the empire. Although they were once loyal to the empire, they What was the first thing they thought of during the collapse of the empire?
It's to protect your own interests!
Although London is good, for the "border dwellers" of the empire, they do not belong here, so now they are starting to make plans for themselves, in their own way.
And isn't this exactly what you expected?
From the perspective of interests, we and they are the community of interests. No matter from any standpoint, it is impossible to form an alliance with the locals.
Even if they want to be friends of the "tyrant", but the tyrant is a local, how can they allow foreigners to control the country's economic lifeline?
To a certain extent, the best partner for the colonists is the colonizers, rather than granting freedom to the locals. This kind of behavior is simply asking for death! Because resources are limited, local people will eventually take land and mines from foreigners.
Therefore, compared with them, the better partners for cooperation are these "remnants of the empire", and these remnants of the empire, their loyalty...is loyal to their interests.
The interests of both parties are common, both to plunder more wealth on the land of East Africa!
What about other than that?
What opportunities are there in that land of East Africa?
All plans are constantly revised. Although there have been various plans before, but now, facing this guy in front of him, facing these "remnants of the empire", Li Yian suddenly had a thought in his heart, He asked:
"What if London refuses your independence?"
"We will unilaterally declare independence to ensure our interests!"
Wells's answer reminded Li Yi'an of another place - Rhodesia. They were dissatisfied with the British attempt to hand over power to the locals, so they unilaterally declared independence, but it was not recognized by the British.
And what did the UK do?
Don’t admit it!
Then they "collaborated" with the United Nations to impose an embargo on Rhodesia.
These imperial border residents... they always value their own interests first!
While feeling so emotional, Li Yian looked at Wells and said:
"Maybe you need a king."
"What? King!"
Wells, who was sitting in the chair, was stunned and looked at the Excellency in front of him in astonishment. What was he talking about?
"An East African Federation ruled by one king."
Li Yian turned around from the window, looked at the other person and said:
"This is for the stability of the Federation!"
Li Yian has a certain understanding of the current situation of African politics. There is no way. He has set his sights there a long time ago, so how could he not do it?
"When you grow up in Africa, you are very aware of the local situation. It is very backward. Most people still live in primitive society. They only see chiefs and do not understand what modern society is. They don't need to understand now. The local chiefs are more likely to identify with a king. After all, they have been loyal to the British king for many years
Compared with a federal official, the king will maintain this traditional identity, which will help the establishment of the federation, and of course will be more conducive to the stability of the future federation... I believe that under the king's rule, the interests of all of you will be the same. will be guaranteed. ”
"King..."
Wells looked at the Excellency in front of him in astonishment. He couldn't believe what he heard. This suggestion was really unacceptable.
"Your Excellency, we don't need a local as king, although there are many kings there!"
Indeed, there are still some kings in the local area, basically just chiefs!
Wells straightened his expression and said in an extremely serious tone:
"I believe that the white people and local people in Tanganyika will never accept an African king! As I said before, they do not have the ability to govern themselves at all. They cannot even rule a tribe well. , let alone a country? Moreover, what is the difference between giving East Africa to a king and giving it to the locals? ”
When Wells said these words, there was a certain dissatisfaction in his tone. He even felt that he had been fooled because of your Excellency's suggestion.
Just like those politicians in London, they were eager to hand over the colonies to the locals who had not yet blossomed.
They had absolutely no regard for the interests of local white people like him.
How can such politicians be so indifferent to the interests of local people?
Of course, the local people in his mind refer to other local people and are definitely not local Africans. Therefore, there was still a hint of anger rising in his heart, and even this dissatisfaction was reflected on his face.
Seeing the dissatisfaction on Wells's face, Li Yian raised the corners of his mouth and said.
"Why should we let a local be the king? It's not like he's doing good things there."
At this moment, Wells heard the Lord in front of him say:
"So, my idea is to invite Prince Andrew as the future king of the East African Federation in the name of the East African Federation!"
Prince Andrew as future King of the East African Federation!
Li Yian's words were not loud, but when they rang out in the study, it was like an atomic bomb that shocked Wells to the point of being speechless.
He even looked at Li Yian with a look of astonishment, what do you mean?
"What? Prince Andrew?"
Looking at Wells in front of him, Li Yian felt very calm, but this was completely a whim. After all, he had never thought about this before.
However, the appearance of Wells allowed him to see an opportunity, and this opportunity was to give Andrew a country that belonged to him. Why can only the eldest son inherit the throne?
Since he doesn't have a crown of his own, give him a kingdom!
"Yes,"
Wells heard the lord explain:
"Although Prince Andrew is still young, he is the Queen's son and a British prince. Therefore, if he becomes the king, he will not only get support from all parties, but also the support of the royal family. After all, the prince is the Queen's youngest son. Favored by the Queen ”
This is Li Yi'an's purpose - to gain the support of the royal family.
With the support of the royal family, the establishment of the East African Federation can easily become a fact. The royal family may not rule the UK now, but it still has great influence on Downing Street.
"Royal support!"
Wells's eyes widened. He immediately understood what your Excellency meant. With the support of the royal family, is it still far to establish the East African Federation or the East African Kingdom?
"This...will the royal family agree?"
"When you send out an invitation, I believe the royal family will definitely not refuse!"
Looking at Wells who was already moved, Li Yian smiled slightly. If Elizabeth was different, he would promise to convince her.
alright!
Now is the time to receive the imperial legacy!
Receive the legacy of the empire!
The British Empire is now in decline, and it is inevitably heading towards decline.
During this process, all the beasts were there, eager to bite a piece of fat from the limbs of the British Empire.
Who can enjoy the most delicious piece of fat?
It could be the United States or the Soviet Union.
If they can, why can't I?
Even though it is no longer the era of territorial expansion, it does not mean that the expansion of influence cannot be achieved in another way.
East African Federation!
An East African federation ruled by Andrew seemed like a good option.
Not just because of Andrews' own son, there is a more critical factor - in the future East African Federation, the influence of grain companies will also be unprecedented, and they will gain a certain number of seats.
In this process, they will gain political influence beyond economic influence and play a greater role by influencing politics.
"Issuing an invitation..."
Although he was a little excited in his heart, Wells knew very well that there is no free lunch in this world. The Excellency in front of him must have his own thoughts when making this suggestion, or in other words, the reward he needs.
"So, Your Excellency, what do you want in return from this?"
(End of chapter)